What's in a logo?
This iconic watch logo features a crown with 5 branches, each topped by a circle.
Rolex. The iconic coronet logo was registered in 1931. People speculate that Hans Wilsdorf decided on the crown as a continuation of the royal theme started by the naming of Tudor in 1926.
The names of each of the people in attendance tonight are...
first names will do.
Joel at least
Legend says that wristwatches were originally intended for women. True or False
Originally known as "wristlets", wristwatches were originally adorned by women and seen as feminine.
Working in the watch industry can be fun. Comparable to a law enforcement office (at least according to Google), the average Seiko employee makes this much money (+/- 10,000 is acceptable)
$50,000
This logo is the 24th letter of the Greek alphabet. The company is the current official timekeeper of the Olympics.
Omega.
If you can tell us one fact about the watch you are wearing (beyond its construction), you get these points.
Lucky Duck
Legend says man couldn't make it to the moon without some help from this brand. This iconic watch was the first to be worn on the moon. It is still in production.
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional
Compared to other countries, Switzerland's GDP is disproportionately influenced by the watch industry. Is this industry .15%, 1.5%, 15% of their annual GDP?
1.5%
Following the acquisition of their parent brand in 1985 by Techniques d'Avant Garde, this iconic logo was formed. It features a red and green shield.
Tag Heuer. Originally started by Edouard Heuer and simply called Heuer.
To be a member of the BYU Horology club, according to the club charter, this minimum GPA must be met. (.1 in either direction is acceptable).
2.5
Legend says this country was the first to employ standardized time zones.
Britain. The first modern time zone was established in Great Britain in 1847 and ushered in a new era of synchronized time.
The first Rolex submariner was released in 1950 and cost this comparatively small amount of money. If adjusted for inflation, this is about 1/10 the cost of Rolex's modern sub.
$150
This British micro brand's logo features a double Swiss flag, represented in a puzzle piece fashion.
Christopher Ward
Joel presented to us about the history of timekeeping. The Warren Field Calendar monument, thought to have been one of the earliest horological sights, is thought to have measured this natural phenomenon.
Moon Phases
Legend says the swatch group will take over the world. Name 3 brands owned by the Swatch Group that don't share its namesake.
Breguet, Harry Winston, Blancpain, Glashutte Original, Jaquet Droz, Omega, Longines, Rado, Union Glashutte, Tissot, Balmain, Certina, Mido, Hamilton, Flik Flak.
Switzerland exports far and away the most watches according to GDP measurements ($). In 2022, this European country passed Switzerland in exports by volume (units).
Germany
(Daily Double. Wager up to 500) This old Swiss watch brand's logo features the Maltese cross, which represents precision and craftsmanship.
Vacheron Constantin
Zack presented to us about the Casio G-Shock. It's creator, Kikuo Ibe, wanted to design a watch that would have "triple 10" resistance. What three tests/requirements was he referring to?
10-meter drop, 10 bar water resistance, 10 year battery life.
Legend says John Harwood produced the first automatic watch in 1922, but it was not available for the masses. Additionally, it had many issues. In 1930, this often-forgotten watch brand changed watches as we know them. They unveiled the first widely available automatic watches.
Glycine
Changes in this market led to a nearly 8% increase in Rolex prices in 2024.
Gold. There was nearly a 27% surge in gold prices in 2024.